S’more facts about everyone’s favorite campfire concoction (5 Photos)

Campfires and s’mores go together like whiskey and coke. Everyone has their own technique. Some people like to crisp their marshmallows, while others prefer just a hint of melt. No matter how you prefer them, here are some facts about your favorite marshmallowy desert to make you look f*cking genius next time you’re sitting around a fire.

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About your ingredients:

Graham Crackers were originally developed as a healthy food in 1829 by Rev. Sylvester Graham.

Coenraad Johannes van Houten is the evil genius you can thank for discovering the process that allows chocolate to be molded into firm, sweet bars (perfect for placing atop your ‘healthy’ cracker…).

Alex Doumak developed the process giving marshmallows their cylindrical shape in 1948.

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S’mores like a pro!

Like a good steak, there is a scale to how well-done you like your marshamallow.

Rare: will have a slight golden hue and take less than a minute.

Medium Rare: has a more solid, deep gold to brown coloring and needs between 2-3 minutes typically.

Medium: a solid, light brown shade with some crisping. You’ll need to cook it for just over three minutes.

Well Done: now you’re getting into earthy browns and you’ll start to taste the fire, 4 minutes.

Blackened: as blasphemous as this is, I guess some people are into it…. Cook between 4-5 minutes.

Aflame: this should be self-explanatory. Please blow out the marshmallow before you shove it in your face hole.

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Come on baby light my fire

There are also two preferred methods for cooking:
Glowing Embers will produce a creamier filling (no jokes) sealed inside a light, flaky crust.

A small dancing flame will sear the exterior quickly, sealing the marshmallow and leaving it with a cool and firm center.

Some suggested variety for your favorite campfire treat
Use peanut butter cups instead of chocolate.
Flavored graham crackers are a great way to change things up on the fly.
Try dark chocolate instead of your traditional Hershey’s.
Throw in some fresh fruit and make it a breakfast treat!

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